I live in Ohio with my husband, Matt, and our adorable sons, Zachariah & Jonah. This...is my life.

Monday, June 30, 2008

Contests, contests everywhere!

Yeah! I love a good contest. And now Swistlehas gotten everyone into the spirit. It's like Christmas in July! How fun!

1. This is a Pay It Forward contest. I hold a contest, pick a random winner, then the winner must host her/his own contest.

2. You may sign up in the comment section here (keep reading for what to comment) until 11:59 EST Friday, July 4th.

3. I will randomly draw a winner for a prize of an assortment of things that will include (but not limited to) a small Pampered Chef item, stickers for the kids (if you have them- or you can just keep them for yourself), and some other things that I choose for you.

4. The winner will host their own contest on their blog (you don't need a blog to enter, you can host the next contest on here if needed).

So enter now. Leave a comment answering these questions: 1) When is the last time you went to the mall? 2) What did you go for? 3) What did you buy?

My answers 1) I went to the mall last Saturday morning. 2) I went to get some Old Navy flip flops for $1.00 (a sale). 3) I bought nothing. I went less than an hour after the mall opened, and when I was outside Old Navy the line went from the front of the store all the way to the back. And it looked like they didn't have many flip-flops left. Not worth the hassle for me. I walked into a few more stores, then headed home with nothing.

I usually avoid the mall (cause shopping with my kids is NO FUN) but last week I got a chance to go on my own, so I just planned to get a rubbery bath mat to stop my kids slipping around, and a book for my Aunt.

I came away with the bath mat, a new pillow for my husband, a video and two magazines for me, two copies of the book (cause I wanted one too) and a card and gift bag. And I scoped out a new Blackberry.

I went to the mall on Sunday. Going to the mall is rare, the closest one to me is a 40 minute drive. I went to return come great panties I got at Lane Bryant (to match my new beautiful cacique bras). Return them you ask? Yup. It was a 5 for $25 deal, and I had a coupon for $25 off a purchase of $75 or more so I thought hey 15 pairs for $50, I'm on it. But they wouldn't take my coupon. Sad, I bought just 10 and went home.I got online that night and found out I could use the coupon online, shipping was free, and I could get all the colors I wanted in the size I wanted. YAY! So, for 30 cents LESS than in the store, I got my 15 pairs for $50. AWESOME!

I went to the mall about a month or so ago because that's where our Gymboree was. Before Gymboree I hadn't been to a mall in years, but after we joined, I was at the mall more than a 13 year old girl. Ugh. I won't miss it.

It has been MONTHS since we've been to the mall (Old Navy is not at the mall, thank goodness). I think we just walked around with the boys and rode the carousel. This could have been the time that, in full hair and makeup (not much I admit), the carousel opperator asked me if I was old enough to take the kid I was holding for a ride. Thanks a lot! No, I'm not 17, and yes, this is My Son! Geez! Anway, yay contests!

1. Last month to kill time after the girls' dentist appointment.2. I also wanted to pick up more sunglasses from Children's Place to replace some that were lost.3. 2 pairs of sunglasses which have also disappeared into the depths of my home.

1. About 2 months ago. 2. Looking for a swimsuit -- didn't find anything that could effectively "hide" my, um, "hips like battleships". 3. A fun chick lit book that I already cannot remember the name of.You can reach me at squirrelsmom(at)hotmail(dot)com

I hate the mall. hate. The last time we went it was to play with the phones at the verizon store that we were planning on buying online for 400 dollars less than retail. We left swiftly with nothing but hate for the mall.

Hmmm....so it takes hosting a contest to get a ton of comments. I just might have to join in next time!

As for the mall questions: I went in April for the birthday party of a friend's daughter. Sydney rode the carousel several times, ate Chick Fil A and had cookie cake (well, I did, too). I didn't buy anything, but the cookie cake was yummy.

I was there a few weeks ago, the night before we went on vacation, to pick up water shoes for the kids and some other last minute stuff. I'll be there again tomorrow to get my hair cut and put the blue highlights back in for summer. :)

I went to the mall for the food court, for a change from lunch at Panera Bread. I love lunch at Panera Bread, but we go there all the time. We went to Wok & Roll, but did go have a dessert bagel at Panera afterwards. heh.

The last time we went to the mall was so my husband could get a haircut. His usual place was closed, otherwise he would NEVER go to the mall. He ended up not getting a haircut after all when he walked in to the salon and realized his ex (from a million years ago) worked there. He got roped into talking with her and nearly died from the awkwardness.

It was months ago! And I went to use some of my gift certificates from Christmas (yes, i realize it is july), and i ended up buying stuff for my brother and then FINALLY, bought a cute pair of shoes and a shirt for myself. weee!

About Me

I am a mother. I have been married to Matt since 2000, and we have two beautiful sons - Zachariah (born March 2006) & Jonah (born March 2013). I am a licensed teacher, but I love being a stay at home mom.